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Who may be injured in a rideshare accident
- Passengers riding in an Uber or Lyft
- Other drivers and their passengers hit by a rideshare vehicle
- Pedestrians and cyclists, which is a real risk in busy pickup zones and crowded resort corridors
- Rideshare drivers hit by another vehicle while working
Your role in the crash affects which insurance may apply and what options you have.
Why rideshare insurance is complicated
Uber and Lyft drivers use their personal cars, so more than one insurance policy may be involved. In Nevada, as in most states, the coverage that applies often depends on what the driver was doing in the app at the time of the crash:
- App off: the driver is just a private driver, and their personal auto insurance generally applies.
- App on, waiting for a ride request: a more limited level of coverage maintained by the rideshare company or the driver typically applies.
- En route to a pickup or carrying a passenger: Nevada law requires significantly higher coverage during this period, which is generally provided through the rideshare company's commercial policy.
Which period applies, and whether the other driver in the crash was at fault, can make a big difference. Insurance carriers sometimes disagree about who is responsible. An attorney can request the trip records and figure out which policies apply.
What to do after an Uber or Lyft accident
- Get medical help and call 911 if anyone is hurt.
- Take screenshots of the trip in the app: the driver's name, the vehicle, the route, and the time. If you were the passenger, your trip receipt is useful evidence.
- Report the crash in the app and to police, and get the report number.
- Collect information from every driver involved: names, insurance, and license plates. Also get contact details for any witnesses.
- Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and your injuries.
- Be careful about statements. You may hear from more than one insurance company. It's often wise to talk with an attorney before giving a recorded statement.
Visiting Las Vegas when the crash happened?
Many people hurt in Las Vegas rideshare crashes are visitors who fly home a day or two later. You may still have a claim in Nevada even if you live in another state. Because the crash happened here, Nevada law and Nevada deadlines generally apply. Get medical care when you get home, keep all your records, and consider getting a free case evaluation from a Nevada-licensed attorney before too much time passes.
Nevada rules to keep in mind
Nevada is an at-fault state, and it uses modified comparative negligence (NRS 41.141). In general, you can recover if you weren't more at fault than the other side, but your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. Passengers are rarely at fault for a crash. The general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Nevada is two years from the date of injury (NRS 11.190(4)(e)), though some situations differ.
Finding the right rideshare accident lawyer
Rideshare cases involve app data, multiple insurers, and corporate policies. When choosing a lawyer, consider asking:
- Have you handled Uber or Lyft claims before, and how do you obtain trip data?
- Can you work with me if I live outside Nevada?
- What is your contingency fee, and how are costs handled?
Skip the guesswork. Answer a few quick questions, and we'll match you with a participating Nevada-licensed attorney who handles rideshare cases, for a free case evaluation.